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Philemon Jacob

Philemon Jacob is a Nigerian pop culture journalist with a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for African pop culture, entertainment, and sports. He is quickly establishing himself as a voice in the industry. As a pop culture writer, Philemon brings a fresh perspective to the latest trends and releases, providing insightful analysis and commentary that resonates with fans and industry insiders alike.
68 Articles

Best New African Songs Released This Week

Here is New Music Africa, where we enlist the best new African songs released…

How Tems Went From A 9-5 Worker To A Global Music Superstar

She has won multiple Grammys, earned an Oscar nomination and has become one of…

4 African Music Genres The World Should Know In 2025 Besides Afrobeats & Amapiano

While Afrobeats often dominates conversations around African music, there's a rich variety of African…

Reekado Banks – The Game Needs You Album Review: Commendable Offering

What the album does spectacularly is offer listeners a fresh listening experience that showcases…

Burna Boy – No Sign Of Weakness Album Review: A Defiant Roar With No Heart

Defiance has defined him, earning a reputation for challenging institutions and defying industry norms.

Swayvee: The Afropop Wave Maker

The success of Us is more than a fleeting moment in the spotlight for…

BNXN – Captain Album Review: Strong Pen, Smooth Sound, Yet Missing A Spark

On the album, the Nigerian singer doubles down on what makes him 'him': lucid…

The Best Nigerian Albums Of 2025 So Far

As we prepare for a busy six months ahead, African Folder spotlights the greatest…

A-Q – God’s Engineering 3 (The Beginning) Album Review: The Gospel Of Mastery And Grit

He continues to teach and mentor on the latest instalment of God's Engineering –…

Olamide – Olamidé Album Review: A Gentle Crown Worn Loudly

At 36, the rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and founder of YBNL Nation has cemented…

Mayorkun – Still the Mayor Album Review: Pop Precision With Swagger and Style

With Still The Mayor, Mayorkun stages a bold return, reaffirming his place in the…

CKay – CKay The Second EP Review: A Soft Reset With Emo Afrobeats Charm

The EP is not markedly different from Ckay’s previous offerings and doesn't do much…

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